World Congress of Women Sees Record Attendance in Chicago
Chicago May 18 The third day of the World's Congress of Women reports no decline in interest. Audiences in 15 to 18 halls are the largest of the week with sessions in Washington Hall opening at 10 o'clock led by Mrs J N Crouse for the United States and Senorita C d Alcala of Spain as honorary foreign president. The opening hour topic was The Solidarity.
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World’s Fair Women’s Building program notes highlight global speakers
International delegates including Isabelle Bogelot Calerhoe Paren Taube Vignier and Marie Stromberg lectured on women’s interests. Talks covered Spain Canada Bohemia and Belgium with focus on women’s political future and professional struggles. The Norwegian building dedication drew ten thousand attendees as the judiciary committee prepared a report on Sunday opening.
Editorial Convention Opens Second Day in Chicago
The National Editorial association opened its second day with an executive session at the Hotel Mecca led by President Byron J. Price of Wisconsin. Proceedings included credentials, with a noon adjournment and a deferred discussion on type machines. In the afternoon editors saw a Turkish theater performance at Midway Plaisance and were hosted by the Woman's Press club of Illinois at The Auditorium. Canadian Pacific earnings for May 14 fell to 837,000 from 1,168,000 last year, a decline of 31,000, with weather showing showers then clearing.
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Head Machine Reveals Williams Feels Like An Idiot
In New York, Williams buys a spring hat and rebels against the head measuring machine. A friend’s talk about the device triggers Williams to view his own head as comically misshapen, prompting relief after a vivid, anxiety filled moment followed by an invitation for a drink.
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After Dinner Chat and London Clothes Quip
Dialog from Harper's Bazar excerpt featuring Mike Share Pat and Truth. Goslin teases Codling about clothing fit in London and Brooklyn. One character promises secrecy while revealing a questionable clothing location.
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Six Die In Geneva Factory Explosion
Geneva Illinois May 18 C L Pope s glu cose factory was the scene of a disastrous explosion six persons lost their lives and one man was fatally scalded The killed are Victor Anderson Louis Schultz Fred Storm E Lund Alfred Anderson J Danielson Fatally injured J Kalberg Seriously hurt William Pratt The four story brick building was largely wrecked with most workers escaped with minor injuries The explosion occurred in a generator and the blast was felt for miles The cause was not known and one man remained missing
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Advices From Japan Describes Kam Li Disaster Death Toll
Oceanic reports from Hong Kong and Yokohama indicate harsher losses than first believed in the Kem Li festival fire. Matsheds housing 3000 to 4000 people burned when dry mats collapsed, many suffocated. Chinese claim about 3000 perished, with over 2000 surely dead. women and girls were seized amid the blaze. Proclamation restricts Mexican labor immigration until China Mexico treaty ratified. Fire in Manila destroyed 4400 native houses. five bodies recovered.
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Test of Love Takes Bold Deeds in New York Weekly
A boastful challenge tests prowess and loyalty as Adorer declares willingness to conquer wild beasts, defy savages, find the north pole, descend into a volcano, and more. Doubting Girl retorts to seek her father’s judgment in a provocative exchange from the New York Weekly.
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Their Reward and other remarks from family humor
A compact set of humorous quotes. A mother rewards her children with five cents for taking cod liver oil without complaint, and a witty exchange about a muffin remark follows. The passage showcases light domestic humor and cross publication quips from FHegende Blatter and Vogue references.
In Doubt. A Family Reunion Across Revolutions
A brief dialogue recalls family origins dating to revolutions with wit about whether the lineage traces to Brazil or Hawaii. The exchange highlights heritage and certainty, mixing humor with historical allusion.
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Obeying Instructions in Furniture Firm Row
A terse exchange ends with Clothier and Furnisher instructing a caller to return in about six months to settle the bill. The brief dialogue reflects a creditor debtor interaction typical of a retail trade dispute in the era.
Senate Committee Adjourns After Immigration Probe
New York May 18 The Senate investigating committee on immigration viewed Ellis Island and learned preparations to block cholera as 5 000 immigrants were landed. Senators Chandler Faulkner Hinl urged more funds for the new law. Meeting adjourned to reconvene June 1. Grand Army Election and fatal collision notes follow with Westinghouse stockholders meeting report.
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Johnson Convicted of Murder in Auburn Prison Riot
Johnson, a colored convict, was convicted of first degree murder after a two day trial for the April 17 Auburn prison riot that left two inmates dead and several others seriously injured. Sentence deferred until this afternoon. Central Trust Company wins in federal court for 1,671,519.78 against City Railway Improvement Company in New York.
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Mrs Simpson Praises Dr Kennedy Favorite Remedy
A reader letter from Mrs Simpson describes years of kidney and female weakness. She reports using Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Ron dont New York, noting improved complexion appetite and sleep after regular small doses. She urges others to try the medicine, claiming clear benefits and urging continued use for lasting results.
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